Heinrich Introduces Bill To Boost Tech Transfer
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, introduced S. 2932, the Microlab Technology Commercialization Act of 2014, a bill to accelerate technology transfer by establishing off-campus microlabs that would serve as the “front-door” to national laboratories.
The microlabs would give academia, local government, businesses owners, and communities direct access to the equipment, facilities and personnel of our national labs.
“If Read More
Gov. Announces Changes In Cabinet Secretary Posts
Gov. Susana Martinez
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has announced four cabinet level appointments taking effect Dec. 1:
- Kelly Zuni replaces Art Allison as cabinet secretary of the Department of Indian Affairs;
- Jay Mitchell replaces Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Secretary Greg Myers;
- Tom Blaine replaces Scott Verhines as New Mexico’s state engineer; and
- Brent Earnest replaces Sidonie Squier as cabinet secretary of the Human Services Department.
The changes will take effect Dec. 1.
“We’ve accomplished a great deal in the last four years, and I’m Read More
Heinrich Introduces Bill To Modernize Nation’s Electric Transmission Grid
Sen. Martin Henrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday, Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced a bill (S. 2947) to remove barriers to creating a cleaner, more consumer-friendly electric grid.
The bill clarifies that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has the legal authority to require regional grid operators in interstate wholesale markets to allow consumers to be compensated for voluntarily reducing their electricity consumption-a tool referred to as demand response. By providing incentives Read More
Udall Responds To President’s Immigration Decision
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallSignificant Activities Resume At WIPP
WIPP News:
Two functions that are vital to recovery operations resumed this week at the WIPP site. Over the weekend, crews resumed roof bolting operations necessary for ground control and continued safe access to many areas of the underground facility.
Roof bolts, sometimes as long as 12 feet, are inserted into predrilled holes and tightened to required specifications to help secure the roof and walls of the access routes in the underground facility. Under normal operations, roof bolts are added or replaced on a routine basis, as necessary. This is the first ground control activity to be performed Read More
LANL, Sandia, Other Major Employers Commit To STEM Education In New Mexico
Placing their signatures on a proclamation, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories and other major employers commit to STEM education in New Mexico. Courtesy/LANL Read More
Atomic Heritage Foundation Releases Audio Interview With Dorothy Scarritt McKibbin
Dorothy Scarritt McKibbin. Courtesy/AHFSanta Fe National Forest Plans Prescribed Pile Burn
FOREST SERVICE News:
SANTA FE— Fire managers at Santa Fe National Forest are planning to conduct a prescribed pile burn in the Santa Fe Watershed on the Espanola Ranger District. The Santa Fe Watershed pile burn may be conducted from Dec. 1 through the month of February on favorable days as conditions allow.
Approximately 100 acres of piles may be treated in the Santa Fe Watershed area, which is located approximately two miles east of Santa Fe. Small blocks of piles may be treated each day to decrease the daily smoke volume.
Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools available Read More
NSA Surveillance Reform Bill Blocked
HSNW News:
The USA Freedom Act, a bill introduced last year aiming to curtail some of the NSA’s data collection programs, especially those focusing on U.S. phone data, failed last night to reach the 60-vote threshold required to cut off debate and move to a vote.
Nearly a year-and-a-half after the Edward Snowden’s revelations, the act was considered the most politically viable effort in four decades to place curbs on NSA activities. The ac was supported by the Obama administration, privacy advocates, libertarian groups, and technology companies, but senators, most of them Republican, Read More
QNM Presents Nine Performance Excellence Awards
QNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Quality New Mexico’s (QNM) New Mexico Performance Excellence Award Program announces nine recognition recipients: six receiving Piñon Recognition and three receiving Roadrunner Recognition.
Quality New Mexico’s Performance Excellence program is designed to recognize New Mexico organizations that strive to be role models.
“I’m delighted to announce the 2014 New Mexico Performance Excellence Recognition Recipients” QNM President/CEO Julia Gabaldon said. “These organizations are striving for world class excellence and providing the best service Read More
